JHS1 Science · Term 2 Week 9: Electricity and Electronics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.4.2.1.2 - Explain the impact of electricity generation on the environment.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe at least three negative environmental effects of thermal electricity generation (burning fossil fuels) and two negative effects of nuclear electricity generation.
Compare and contrast the environmental impacts of thermal and nuclear power plants using specific examples.
Propose at least three practical strategies to reduce the environmental harm caused by electricity generation.
Participate in a structured debate, presenting arguments with appropriate language and detail for the audience.
Create a poster or leaflet that communicates the effects of electricity generation and solutions to reduce them.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Electricity and Electronics (4.2)
Content standard: B7.4.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of forms of electricity, its generation and effects on the environment.
Indicator: B7.4.2.1.2 - Explain the impact of electricity generation on the environment.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 30
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Debate the negative effects of both thermal and nuclear electricity generation on the environment and how to reduce the effects. Create posters leaflets of the outcome of the debate